Insulated wall assembly

Abstract

A concrete form panel has a plurality of studs. A first and second panel are fastened to the studs to define concrete receiving cavities between the first panel and the second panel. A fastening strip attaches the panels to the stud and is vertically oriented. In addition, a netting may span the studs. An opening extending from panel to panel may create a concrete-to-concrete interface between concrete in the form panel and a concrete footing. A column may be formed in this fashion. Moreover, ports, such as windows and door, may be provided in wall assembly. The assembly may be attached by a truss anchor to a truss for a roof.

1. A concrete wall assembly comprising:
 a frame comprising a plurality of studs extending along a vertical direction; 
 a first panel and a second panel fastened to said plurality of studs, said first panel and said second panel spanning said plurality of studs to define a concrete receiving cavity between said first panel and said second panel and said plurality of studs, wherein at least one of said first panel and said second panel comprises an insulative panel; 
 a port having a top and a bottom; 
 a port concrete receiving cavity defining at least one of said top and said bottom of said port; 
 wherein said port comprises a window opening, said window opening comprises a concrete indentation to receive a window frame; and a removable block for forming said concrete indentation. 
 
   
   
     2. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 1  wherein said removable block is located near the lower portion of said port in a vertical direction. 
   
   
     3. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 1  wherein said removable block is located on an exterior side of said wall assembly. 
   
   
     4. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 1  wherein said concrete indentation is located near the lower portion of said port in a vertical direction. 
   
   
     5. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 1  wherein said concrete indentation is located on an exterior side of said wall assembly. 
   
   
     6. A concrete wall assembly comprising:
 a frame comprising a plurality of studs extending along a vertical direction; 
 a first panel and a second panel fastened to said plurality of studs, said first panel and said second panel spanning said plurality of studs to define a plurality of concrete receiving cavities between said first panel and said second panel and said plurality of studs; 
 a port having a top and a bottom; 
 at least one of said plurality of concrete receiving cavities being a port concrete receiving cavity that defines at least one of said top and said bottom of said port; 
 a removable block for forming a concrete indentation, said concrete indentation sized to receive a window frame; and 
 concrete contacting a portion of said window frame. 
 
   
   
     7. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 6  wherein said removable block is located near the lower portion of said port in a vertical direction. 
   
   
     8. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 6  wherein said removable block is located on an exterior side of said wall assembly. 
   
   
     9. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 6  wherein said concrete indentation is located near the lower portion of said port in a vertical direction. 
   
   
     10. The concrete wall assembly of  claim 6  wherein said concrete indentation is located on an exterior side of said wall assembly.